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Configuring Policy Manager, Server Port Overview, Server Port Configuration

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Chapter 1 Configuring Policy Manager This Quick Start Guide for the Dell Networking W-ClearPass Policy Manager System (Policy Manager) describes the steps for installing the appliance using the Command Line Interface (CLI) and using the User Interface (UI) to ensure that the required services are running. Installing Policy Manager The Policy Manager server requires initial port configuration. Server Port Overview Policy Manager Backplane P-Power Button; A-Serial port; B-Management port; C-Data port as described in the following table: Key A B - eth1 C - eth2 Port Serial Management (gigabit Ethernet) Data (gigabit Ethernet) Description Configures the Policy Manager appliance initially, via hardwired terminal. Provides access for cluster administration and appliance maintenance via web access, CLI, or internal cluster communications. Configuration required. Provides point of contact for RADIUS, TACACS+, Web Authentication and other data-plane requests. Configuration optional. If not configured, requests redirected to the management port. Server Port Configuration Before starting the installation, gather the following required information: Dell Networking W-ClearPass Policy Manager 6.0 | Quick Start Guide 5

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Dell Networking W-ClearPass Policy Manager 6.0 | Quick Start Guide
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Chapter 1
Configuring Policy Manager
This Quick Start Guide for the Dell Networking W-ClearPass Policy Manager System (Policy Manager) describes the
steps for installing the appliance using the
Command Line Interface
(CLI) and using the
User Interface
(UI) to ensure
that the required services are running.
Installing Policy Manager
The Policy Manager server requires initial port configuration.
Server Port Overview
Policy Manager Backplane
P—Power Button; A—Serial port; B—Management port; C—Data port
as described in the following table:
Key
Port
Description
A
Serial
Configures the Policy Manager
appliance initially, via hardwired
terminal.
B - eth1
Management (gigabit
Ethernet)
Provides access for cluster
administration and appliance
maintenance via web access, CLI, or
internal cluster communications.
Configuration required.
C - eth2
Data (gigabit Ethernet)
Provides point of contact for RADIUS,
TACACS+, Web Authentication and
other data-plane requests.
Configuration optional. If not
configured, requests redirected to the
management port.
Server Port Configuration
Before starting the installation, gather the following required information: